Mike Harrington: The hockey chatter and the music make quite a buzz as Sabres get ready to make their pick Jun 27, 2023 Jun 27, 2023 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NASHVILLE – So it’s finally time to hear the boos for Gary Bettman and hear the cheers for the kids coming to the stage to get their jerseys.kAm%96 }w{ 5C27E E2<6D E96 DE286 :?D:56 qC:586DE@?6 pC6?2 @? (65?6D52J ?:89E[ H9:=6 E96 4@F?ECJ >FD:4 7=@HD @? E96 qC@25H2J DE286 @FED:56] xE’D 2 D46?6 F?=:<6 2?J 5C27E 324<5C@A J@F 42? 92G6 :? 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Mike Harrington: Don't worry about size. Be happy about the talent level of Sabres' draft choices "The Sabres want talent. Sure, they want size. But talent trumps it," Mike Harrington writes.
Sabres take defenseman Max Strbak at No. 45 overall The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Strbak, who is a right shot, had five goals and 13 assists last season in 46 games for Sioux Falls of the United State…
Sabres take Kingston winger Ethan Miedema at No. 109 overall in Round 4 Miedema is 6-4 and 203 pounds. He had nine goals and 12 assists in 32 games this season for Kingston after totaling 25 goals and 44 assists ov…
Mike Harrington: Jack Quinn's injury is the kind of unexpected lightning bolt the Sabres don't need The Buffalo Sabres' NHL forward core has taken a huge hit after Jack Quinn needed surgery on an Achilles injury suffered while training back h…
Ryan O'Halloran: 'Pure elation' – Inside the NHL draft experience for Quentin Musty, family “Great – there are no other words to really describe it,” Musty said. “It was a big relief when I heard my name called.”
Mike Harrington: Opting for the Sabres is now an actual choice in free agency "We've heard all the in-house praise and seen the optimism around town about where the Sabres' rebuild is going. But the last few days have pr…
Sabres notebook: Desire to win has GM Kevyn Adams willing to trade prospects As Buffalo attempts to snap a 12-year playoff drought, teams are asking about some prospects in exchange for a player whom Adams is targeting …
Highlighting rivalries, games to watch in Sabres' 2023-24 schedule The Buffalo Sabres will open their season at home in KeyBank Center on Oct. 12 against the New York Rangers.
How Kevin Devine became 'the ultimate asset' for Sabres' scouting staff Devine is regarded as the heart of the scouting staff. He sets an example on how to engage in dialogue during meetings, landing well-timed jok…
Inside the Sabres' scouting process leading into drafts under GM Kevyn Adams The Sabres’ preparations for each draft last almost two years. Scouts look for prospects whose actions on and off the ice demonstrate three qu…
Inside the Sabres: Kevyn Adams' three drafts as GM dotted with early success stories Here's a look at each player the Sabres have selected since 2020.
Sabres GM for a Day: Finding an upgrade on defense for Don Granato A prospect pipeline that was barren several years ago is now one of the strongest in the National Hockey League. Here's what Buffalo News Sabr…
Mike Harrington: This draft marks the start of new stage for Kevyn Adams' career as Sabres GM It's time for Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams and coach Don Granato and this group of players to win. Now. And it's clear the GM is well aw…
NHL Awards voting recap: Owen Power makes All-Rookie team, Rasmus Dahlin 8th in Norris balloting Power is the 10th player in Buffalo Sabres history to earn an all-rookie honors and the first since Victor Olofsson in 2019-20.
Mike Harrington: Sabres start draft week by celebrating Owen Power's rookie year, and the future is now We come to the draft city every year looking to see which futures the Sabres invest in. But for probably the first time in a decade, this trip…
As NHL draft returns to Nashville, Thomas Vanek is one of many 2003 choices that were picture-perfect The NHL draft returns to Music City this week and the class is considered stellar, especially at forward. But only time will tell if it can ri…